Substitute Nurse

Young World Physical Education; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Carthage, Missouri, is seeking a Substitute Nurse to promote health and wellness among students. Responsibilities include administering first aid, managing medications, and documenting health-related activities. Candidates must be Missouri State Board Certified RNs or LPNs with current CPR certification. Ideal candidates should possess critical judgment skills in health matters and maintain student health records accurately. The position is a substitute role offering immediate start.

Qualifications

• Missouri State Board Certified RN or LPN, actively licensed.
• Certified in CPR.
• Good health status due to exposure to communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and CPR as needed.
• Document health room visits and care in student records.
• Administer medications to students and maintain records.

Skills

Critical independent judgment in health-related situations

CPR certification

Health promotion and wellness expertise

Education

Missouri State Board Certified RN or LPN

Job description

Substitute Nurse

Carthage School District R9 District-wide - Carthage, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 4819461

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 28, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Substitute School Nurse

Responsible to: District Nurse Coordinator, Building Principal

Qualifications:

• Missouri State Board Certified RN or LPN. Current to practice nursing in the state of Missouri.
• Certified in CPR.
• Must be in good health due to continuous exposure to communicable disease.
• Must be able to make critical, independent, health-related judgments in life-threatening situations.

Primary Function:

The major focus of health services in the school setting is the promotion of health and wellness among students and staff, and the early detection and correction of health problems. The school nurse promotes and protects the health status of students and staff through functions in the areas of health services, health education and maintenance of a healthy school environment.

Specific Duties:

• Hours in assigned building are 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Administer appropriate level of first aid for illness and injury, including CPR, if necessary.
• Provide accurate documentation of health room visits and details of care given in student’s computerized health record.
• Administer daily and emergency medication to students.
• Record all medication administration on student’s M.A.R (Medication Administration Record) located at nurse work station.
• Make parent contacts when appropriate regarding a student’s illness or injury. Determine the need for student to leave school. Dismiss in accordance with district and specific building guidelines.
• Assist faculty with health needs. (ie: vital signs)
• Leave thorough written documentation for building nurse upon her return regarding any student or staff problems.
• Contact the District RN with any questions regarding health concerns, illness or injury of students or staff that warrants “team approach” intervention.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Substitute > Substitute